A bill that would deregulate Utah-made guns cleared the state Senate on Wednesday, with several lawmakers saying the measure puts the federal government on notice to stay out of Utah’s business.
Sen. Margaret Dayton’s SB11 — which exempts firearms manufactured and sold in Utah from all federal regulations, including criminal-background checks — passed 19-10 after several Democrats spoke against it.
“We should be avoiding message bills,” said Sen. Ross Romero, D-Salt Lake City, “and this is a message bill.” It also is one Romero argues is unconstitutional.
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